Europe News Ukraine strikes oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg It comes after Moscow launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Kyiv earlier this week, killing at least 30 people and hitting more than 20 sites across the city. 04/07/2026
Europe News 20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany Thüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks. 04/07/2026
USA Rare copy of 1776 Declaration of Independence discovered in UK Graham Moore, the Revolution 250 curator at the National Archives, said the "exceptional" item was "one of the rarest forms of the Declaration we know about". 04/07/2026
Sport Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami. 04/07/2026
Europe News European police hunt for Ukrainian woman over Monaco bomb attack The bombing has sent shockwaves through Monaco, a generally secure microstate near Nice in southern France that is a playground of the world's ultra-rich. 03/07/2026
Europe News Moldovan prime minister resigns after eight months in office Moldova's president Maia Sandu said she would start consultations with the country's political parties on Monday over selecting a new prime minister. 03/07/2026
Health news Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwave It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior. 03/07/2026
Sport Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón sets new Guinness World Record Simón, who plays his club football for La Liga side Athletic Bilbao, has kept clean sheets against Austria, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup. 03/07/2026
Europe News Death toll rises to 30 following Russia's massive attack on Kyiv The Ukrainian branch of the Red Cross said its humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv had been destroyed in the strikes, with around €1.5 million worth of aid and equipment lost. 03/07/2026
Canada 11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking to bat on face Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after the onset of symptoms, although vaccination and early treatment can help to prevent it. 02/07/2026
Europe News EU Court of Justice upholds Google’s record €4.1 billion fine Google CEO Sundar Pichai has argued that the company's Android system has created "more choice, not less". 02/07/2026
Finland Alleged member of hacking group 'Scattered Spider' arrested in Finland Scattered Spider, also known as “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944,” or “0ktapus,” is a group of criminal cyber actors that attempts to extort ransoms from companies. 02/07/2026
Europe News Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital. 01/07/2026
Europe News At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary. 01/07/2026
Mexico Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrations Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious. 01/07/2026
USA 'Prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave to intensify across the US The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures. 01/07/2026
Venezuela Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943 UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. Meanwhile, local residents have criticised the government over its response. 30/06/2026
USA Supreme Court rejects Trump executive order on birthright citizenship The 14th Amendment says that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside". 30/06/2026
Cyprus Two gas fields off Cyprus could start production by 2033 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe". 30/06/2026
Europe News NATO chief welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia. 30/06/2026